Curry’s rehab going well, can return to practice next week (updated)

Outside linebacker Aaron Curry (knees) is eligible to return to Raiders practice next Wednesday. I have heard that his rehabilitation is going quite well. Curry missed all of training camp after his sore knees failed to respond to stem-cell treatment and he was placed on the physically unable to perform list.

Curry declined to talk to reporters after practice.

Oakland has been starting rookie Miles Burris in his place. Burris, though, is playing less than 30 snaps a game due to the amount of passes teams are throwing against the Raiders.

Cornerback Ron Bartell, meanwhile, can return to practice Oct. 27 but can’t play until a two weeks’ acclimation period is up Nov, 11 at Baltimore. He was placed on temporary injured reserves after injuring his shoulder in the season opener against the Chargers/

It was pretty quiet here at practice Monday. Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion) was back at it while tackle Khalif Barnes (groin), cornerback Shawntae Spencer (foot) and tight end Richard Gordon (hamstring) are rehabbing inside.

Update: Spencer is still wearing a boot, and coach Dennis Allen said that Barnes and Gordon are still week-to-week.

Carter signed a one-year deal worth $925,000, a league source said. He also had to sign an injury waiver, since he is coming off a torn quadriceps tendon and the Raiders wanted some protection in case of a setback.